GEN Bangladesh is organizing the week-long Global Entrepreneurship Week 2022 with the aims of raising awareness, empowering people to become an entrepreneur and building a stronger, more resilient entrepreneurial ecosystem in Bangladesh. GEN Bangladesh plans to reach 50,000 people directly and another 5 Million people through digital media. GEN Bangladesh is an affiliate of the Global Entrepreneurship Network.
GEN Bangladesh's Managing Director, Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, requested all public, private colleges, polytechnics and universities, chambers and government agencies to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week with their stakeholders on their respective premises from November 14 to 20.
GEN Bangladesh organized a GEW2022 announcement ceremony with the 5,000+ people at Daffodil Smart City on 21st September 2022 in association with the department of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Daffodil International University. Mr. K M Hasan Ripon, national coordinator introduced GEW2022 on behalf of the GEN Bangladesh.
In 2022, GEN Bangladesh has taken the highest preparation to celebrate the journey of entrepreneurs to inspire and enhance the aspiring and existing entrepreneurs and startups. There will be events through various partners across the country (specially in Major Divisions) throughout the week (November 14-20). Planned events include:
- GEW2022 launch and grand young startups rally
- Startups Idea exhibition
- Entrepreneurs Conference 2022
- Speed Networking
- Entrepreneur and Startups Summit
- Policy Development Dialogue
- Coffee with Chambers
- Startup Huddle
- Startup Pitching Competition
- Kidspreneurs
- Empowering SME’s through improve their Business
- TV Talk show
- Roundtable Discussion
For GEW2022, GEN Bangladesh has partnered with vibrant organizations including:
- Daffodil Intl. University
- BSDI
- Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA)
- Nijer Bolar Moto Golpo Foundation
- Bangladesh Organization for Learning & Development (BOLD)
- Entrepreneurship Development Club of University of Dhaka
- Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of commerce & Industries
- Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industries (DCCI)
- Chittagong Chamber of Commerce & Industries (CCCI).
- DEC Chittagong
- Federation of Bangladesh Organizations for Human Resources Management
- Daffodil Polytechnic Institute
- Daffodil International School
- Start and Improve Your Business Foundation of Bangladesh
- Global Television (the popular Electronic media in Bangladesh
- Prothom Alo (the popular Print media in Bangladesh)
- SLSD
GEN Bangladesh targets for creating countrywide impact through GEW2022: In 2022, GEN Bangladesh plans to achieve the following targets:
- People Reached (Direct): 50,000
- People Reached (Digital): 5,000,000
- Major Divisions in Bangladesh: 6+
- Public/ Private University Inclusion: 30+
- Chambers/Associations/Centers for Policy Level Dialogue: 15+
- TV/FM/FB Live Shows: 15+
- Entrepreneurs/ Startups Connectivity: 7000+
- Workshop/ Seminar/ Webinar/ Media Talk/ Policy Dialogues: 37+